A table saw safety bill in California died quietly when the state senate failed to bring it to a vote; and how to deal with billing for work delivered but not ordered, were the most commented stories this issue. Here are reader's comments.

Homebuilders report great quarterly results, as the housing market recovers — good news for contractors of new home interiors and cabinetry.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with IRwin Industrial Tool Company, today announced a voluntary recall of Classic Series Circular Saw Blade 3-Pack.

Last week's blog -- Is Your Woodworking Shop OSHA Safe? -- struck a chord with some readers and hit a nerve with others. For example, a custom woodworker based in the Southwest noted, "The economy is so fragile right now the last thing many employers need to be spending their resources on is frivolous OSHA claims."

As a woodworker and woodworking instructor for many years, I understand and appreciate the inherent dangers of operating woodworking machinery. Learning to operate machines safely is of upmost importance and I always made it a point to teach my students to take the proper precautions.